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Appendix 4.3 Special
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
Asteraceae
often seen along sloughs with common reed, tule, cattail and blackberry. Elevation 0-3 meters.
Balsamorhiza macrolepis macrolepis [sometimes serpentinite]. Elevation of Cotati this species expected from future development proposals.
No CNDDB records within None. This plant was not this species expected from future development proposals.
serpentinite; elevation 0-135 meters.
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
this species expected from future development proposals.
No CNDDB records within None. This plant was not this species expected from future development proposals.
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
grassland; [clay, serpentinite]. Elevation 15-305 meters.
this species expected from future development proposals.
Boraginaceae
this species expected from future development proposals.
Campanulaceae
swamps (freshwater); north coast coniferous forest (mesic); elevation 1-405 meters.
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
this species expected from future development proposals.
this species expected from future development proposals.
Cyperaceae
Ericaceae
Arctostaphylos canescens sonomensis Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
Arctostaphylos stanfordiana decumbens Fabaceae
flooded lands. Elevation 1-60 meters.
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
this species expected from future development proposals.
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
valley and foothill grassland (volcanic). Elevation 110-915 meters.
Limnanthaceae
this species expected from future development proposals.
Onagraceae
one was propagated from cuttings by CNPS (USFWS web site).
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
this species expected from future development proposals.
Coastal scrub (mesic); marshes and Records in the CNDDB swamps (freshwater). Elevation 10- within 10 miles of the City Polemoniaceae
outcrops). Elevation 15-155 meters. within 10 miles of the City Polygonaceae
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
Ranunculaceae
Rhamnaceae
Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
Rosaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Marshes and swamps (freshwater). Records in the CNDDB Special-Status Plants Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the Downtown Specific Plan Area
Marshes and swamps (coastal salt); Records in the CNDDB Coastal salt marshes. Elevation 0-3 Records in the CNDDB List 2 - Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common List 2.1 - Seriously endangered in California, but more common elsewhere List 2.2 - Fairly endangered in California, but more common elsewhere CSC - California Species of Special Concern List 2.3 - Not very endangered in California, but more common elsewhereList 3 - Plants about which we need more information (Review List)List 3.1 - Plants about which we need more information (Review List) List 3.2 - Plants about which we need more information (Review List) List 1B - Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere List 1B.1 - Seriously endangered in California (over 80% occurrences threatened/ List 4 - Plants of limited distribution - a watch list high degree and immediacy of threat)List 1B.2 - Fairly endangered in California (20-80% occurrences threatened)List 1B.3 - Not very endangered in California (<20% of occurrences threatened or no current threats known) Plants Observed Within the Specific Plan Area
Gymnosperms
Taxodiaceae
Angiosperms - Dicots
Apiaceae
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Caryophyllaceae
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Convolvulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Lythraceae
Malvaceae
Myrtaceae
Onagraceae
Papaveraceae
Plantaginaceae
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Platanaceae
Polygonaceae
Portulacaceae
Ranunculaceae
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Salicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Solanaceae
Verbenaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Angiosperms -Monocots
Alismataceae
Cyperaceae
Juncaceae
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Typhaceae
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Special-Status Animals Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the DSP Area
Invertebrates
None. Laguna de Santa Rosa within the DSP area and Cotati Creek are both channelized and moderate to heavy riparian canopy. Needs do not provide habitat for this shrimp.
flow. Prefers undercut banks with exposed roots.
From Russian River south to Soquel Creek, Low. No records from Cotati Creek which runs through DSP area. Known to migrate along Francisco & San Pablo Bay Basins. Spawn in Laguna de Santa Rosa which is at northern tip clear, cool, well oxygenated streams greater of DSP area (D. Logan, NMFS, pers. comm. Endemic to the lakes and rivers of the Central None. No suitable habitat within DSP area. No Valley; now confined to the delta, Suisun Bay, and associated marshes. Inhabits slow moving river sections and dead-end sloughs. Needs flooded vegetation for spawning.
Amphibians
Found in grassland habitats of the valleys and Low to moderate. Species must be addressed foothills. Requires burrows for aestivation within DSP area. See text and figures for and standing water until late spring (May) for Occurs in lowlands and foothills in deeper None. The portion of Laguna de Santa Rosa pools and streams, usually with emergent within the DSP area and Cotati Creek do not wetland vegetation. Requires 11-20 weeks of provide suitable habitat for this frog. Hence, it permanent water for larval development.
is not expected to occur and no impacts to this species are expected.
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Special-Status Animals Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the DSP Area
Found in partially shaded, shallow streams None. Not known to occur in the Cotati area. with rocky substrates. Needs some cobble- Cotati Creek is channelized; no suitable habitat sized rocks as a substrate for egg laying. for this frog within the DSP area. No impacts to Reptiles
None. No suitable habitat within DSP area.
habitats. Requires basking sites. Nests sites may be found up to 0.5 km from water. Occurs in the North Bay up to western Washington.
Found in lower foothills and valley margins Moderate. Suitable habitat occurs within the DSP area. Surveys would be necessary. See text.
Breeding Bird Atlas; Burridge 1995)).
woodlands. Nests in trees with dense tops.
Nests in heavily wooded areas along streams, None. No suitable habitat nesting occurs within rivers, or near springs/seeps. Prefers to nest in tall canopies with an open understory usually near openings. Oak and riparian woodlands are preferred habitats.
Found in a wide variety of habitats. Nest in Moderate. Suitable habitat occurs within DSP oaks, eucalyptus, cypress trees, riparian Page 2 of 4
Special-Status Animals Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the DSP Area
Found in a wide variety of habitats. Nests in Moderate. Suitable habitat occurs within DSP oaks, eucalyptus, cypress trees, among others. Forages over grasslands, agricultural fields, Riparian forest nester along broad, lower None. No dense riparian habitats present in the flood-bottoms of larger river systems. Nests in riparian jungles of willow, often mixed with cottonwoods w/ lower story of blackberry, nettles, or wild grape.
Low. While suitable habitat occurs within DSP area, there is only a low probability it would characterized by low-growing vegetation. nest there. Regardless, surveys would be necessary to ensure "take" of this owl does not Found in broken woodlands, shrubland, and Low to none. This bird typically nests away other habitats. Prefers open country with from people in more open areas then the DSP scattered perches for hunting and fairly dense area provides. Unlikely to occur onsite.
Resident of freshwater and salt water marshes None. No suitable habitat within DSP area.
in the San Francisco Bay region. Requires thick, continuous cover for foraging and tall grasses, tules, or willows for nesting.
Resident of salt marshes along the north side None. No suitable habitat within DSP area.
Inhabits tidal sloughs in the California marshes; nests in grindelia bordering slough channels.
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Special-Status Animals Known to Occur Within 10 Miles of the DSP Area
Occurs in deserts, grasslands, shrublands, Low to moderate. Suitable habitat occurs woodlands, and forests. Most common in dry within DSP area. Surveys would be necessary. habitats with rocky areas for roosting.
Inhabits saline emergent wetlands in the San None. No suitable habitat within DSP area.
marshes. Requires higher areas for escaping Most abundant in drier open stages of most None. The badger requires wide-open lands for shrub, forest, and herbaceous habitats, with foraging. The DSP area does not provide the friable soils. Need sufficient food, friable habitat components necessary for this species. soils & open, uncultivated ground. Prey on The badger is not expected within the DSP area.
Most birds have protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Raptors and their nests are protected by provisions of the California Fish and Game Code. A few species, such as the monarch butterfly and "California Fully Protected Animals," may be protected by policies of the California Department of Fish and Game.
CSC - California Species of Special Concern Page 4 of 4
Animals Observed Within the Specific Plan Area
Amphibians
Reptiles

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